When you are doing something big there will always be the opportunity to fear.

Don’t allow yourself to be afraid.

If it is a dangerous situation immediately call the proper authorities (police, fire, etc)

Sometimes in personal confrontations with enemies( people, disease, situations, etc) you will not be afraid during the threatening situation but afterward fear tries to get a hold on your thoughts or feelings in order to stop your progress or project.

In other words…. to weaken your hands…to diminish your future.

Don’t give in to this sudden fear.

Instead, command fear to go in Jesus’ Name.

Ask God to take over and fill you with His peace and power.

Don’t rehearse the situation over and over in your mind.

Instead, boldly speak the word of God aloud.

Quote scriptures such as “No weapon formed against me will prosper.” and “If God be for me then who can be against me.”

Read the Bible, pray, and stay focused on your task.

Refuse to think or talk about the problem over and over.

Instead, focus your attention on the Lord and keep on going forward as He directs you.

Allow God to keep you calm not only through all confrontations and but also victorious afterwards as you make the decision not to be controlled by fear.

Nehemiah did this when building the wall in the Old Testament and the disciples did this when threatened in the New Testament.

Have you ever noticed that when you are trying to do something positive for the Lord interruptions come in all forms or from many directions to get you upset or frustrated?

How about the times that you need rest or healing? Here come the noisy people that always have problems, and are always in trouble, or always cause chaos or problems where ever they go.

What timing!!! Is that an accident?

Not always. Remember we have an enemy named the devil. The Bible says that he only comes to kill, steal, and destroy. The devil uses circumstances and even well meaning people to try to disrupt what God is doing in your life.

Guard your peace. Watch your mouth and temper. Bind the enemy in Jesus’ Name and speak the scripture that is appropriate for the situation.

The Bible says to submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

The decision to keep your focus on God and run your race to win is your choice.

Champions realize this and make the daily choice to be victorious.

One of my favorite statements about champions comes from the book, The Making of a Champion, by evangelist Lester Sumrall.

He states, “Champions step forward while everyone else prays for volunteers. They trust God while others ask for answers. They see beyond the dangers, the risks, the obstacles, and the hardships. They know that the battle is the Lord’s and we are more than conquerors through Christ.”